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Department of War,  
March 2d.. 1818.  
Sir, 
The President has directed me to transmit to you the accompanying extract of a letter from general Jackson.  
 
I have the honor to be, Your most ob. Servt. [obedient Servant]   
[Signed] J. [John]  C. Calhoun  General David B. Mitchell Indian agent, Creek Agency.